The Aryans Civilization Quiz

Who were the Aryans?

• A group of people from northern India

• Nomadic herders who invaded India around 1500 B.C.

• The descendants of the Indus Valley people

• A system of social classes

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What language did the Aryans develop?

• Hindi

• Urdu

• Sanskrit

• Tamil

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What is the caste system?

• A type of currency used by the Aryans

• A system of social classes under the Aryans

• A religious text written by the Aryans

• A battle formation used by the Aryans

Which of the following is NOT one of the four main castes created by the Aryans?

• Brahmins

• Kshatriyas

• Vaisyas

• Traders

What do Hindus believe about Brahman?

• It is a sacred river in India

• It is the only god they worship

• It is the supreme or highest spirit present in all living things

• It is a historical figure in Hinduism

What is reincarnation according to Hindu beliefs?

• The process of being reborn into a higher caste

• The system of government used by ancient Indians

• The belief that the soul is reborn after death in another life form

• The ritual to become a member of a higher caste

How do Hindus believe people become joined forever with Brahman?

• Through a special ceremony

• By following the caste rules strictly

• After many rebirths, when their souls become pure and clean

• By learning and speaking Sanskrit

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What is the relationship between the Aryans and the caste system?

• The Aryans abolished the caste system

• The Aryans were against the caste system

• The Aryans developed the caste system

• The Aryans were part of the lowest caste